Mechanic Schools in California

Auto Mechanic Schools in California

With dozens of auto mechanic schools in California, the state can give anyone a start in the automotive field. The beautiful weather and abundance of large cities make it an excellent place to begin your career. With a wide range of automotive avenues combined with promising job growth, the demand for auto mechanics in California will increase for years to come.

List of Auto Mechanic Schools in California

Bakersfield College, Bakersfield, CA
BMW of North America, Oxnard, CA
BMW Training Center, Ontario, CA
Center for Employment Training, Colton, CA
Citrus College, Glendora, CA
College of the Canyons, CA
Cuesta College, CA
De Anza College, Cupertino, CA
East Los Angeles College, Monterey Park, CA
Fullerton College, Fullerton, CA
Hartnell College, Salinas, CA
Los Angeles Trade-Tech, Los Angeles, CA
Merced College, Merced, CA
Palomar College, San Marcos, CA
Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA
San Bernardino Valley College, San Bernardino, CA
San Diego Miramar College, San Diego, CA
Santa Ana College, Santa Ana, CA
Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA
UEI College, CA
Universal Technical Institute, CA
Ventura College, Ventura, CA

Working as an Auto Mechanic in California

California provides an immense amount of opportunity and stability for those looking to become a mechanic or technician. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) specified that the annual median wage for automotive technicians in California was $43,620 in 2017, with the top 10% earning around $73,360. California is also home to a wide variety of jobs in the automotive industry that makes it stand out among other states. There are currently 64,350 total auto mechanic jobs and 20,220 total diesel mechanic jobs across the state. Additionally, with a large driving population, there are plenty of body and collision repair jobs as well as glass installation positions. Overall, the extensive amount of auto mechanic jobs and schools in California make it a great place to consider for anyone looking to get their career off the ground. As far as pay goes, the chart below shows the number of jobs, average hourly wage and average annual salary for different types of automotive specializations in California.

Job Type	Total in California	Average Hourly Wage	Average Annual Salary
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	63,550	$22.43	$46,650
Automotive Body and Related Repairers	13,710	$22.67	$47,150
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers	1,230	$20.04	$41,670
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	20,590	$25.38	$52,780

Schools in California

Mechanic Jobs in California

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Featured Trade Schools in California

Universal Technical Institute of California
Programs:
Automotive Engine Service and Repair (Certification)
Vehicle Electronic Systems and Technology (Certification)
Automotive Climate Control Systems and Repair (Certification)
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De Anza Colege
Programs:
Advanced Engine Performance Technology
Automotive Chassis Technology
Automotive Machining and Engine Repair
Automotive Powertrain Technology
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Citrus College
Programs:
Automotive Technology (A.S.)
Medium and Heavy Diesel Truck Technology (A.S.)
Automotive Service, Diagnosis, and Repair (Certification)
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Pasadena City College
Programs:
Automatic Technology (A.S.)
All Automotive Systems (Certificaton)
Engine Performance Technician (Certification)
Powertrain Technician (Certification)
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All Mechanic Schools in California

School	Address	Programs	More Details
Ventura College	4667 Telegraph Road Ventura, CA 93003	Automotive Technology	Request Information
Santa Ana College	1530 W 17th Street Santa Ana, CA 92706	Automotive Technology Diesel Technology	Request Information
East Los Angeles College	1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez Monterey Park, CA 91754	Automotive Technology	Request Information
San Bernardino Valley College	701 South Mount Vernon Avenue San Bernardino, CA 92410	Automotive Technology Diesel Technology Welding Technology	Request Information
Palomar College	1140 West Mission Road San Marcos, CA 92069	Automotive Technology Diesel Mechanics Technology Welding Technology	Request Information
Cuesta College	Multiple Campuses	Auto Body Technician Automotive Technology Welding Technology	Request Information
Bakersfield College	1801 Panorama Drive Bakersfield, CA 93305	Automotive Technology	Request Information
Southwestern College	900 Otay Lakes Road Chula Vista, CA 91910	Automotive Technology	Request Information
Fullerton College	321 E. Chapman Avenue Fullerton, CA 92832	Automotive Technology	Request Information
Hartnell College	411 Central Avenue Salinas, CA 93901	Automotive Technology Advanced Diesel Technology	Request Information
Merced College	3600 M Street Merced, CA 95348	Automotive Technology Master Auto Technology Diesel Equipment Technology	Request Information
Los Angeles Trade-Tech	400 West Washington Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90015	Automotive Technology Automotive Collision Repair Diesel Technology Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technology Motorcycle Repair Mechanic	Request Information
UEI College	Multiple Campuses	Automotive Technician	Request Information
San Diego Miramar College	10440 Black Mountain Road San Diego, CA 92126	Automotive Technology Diesel Technology	Request Information
Center for Employment Training	1099 N. Pepper Avenue Colton, CA 92324	Automotive Specialist Welding Technology	Request Information
College of the Canyons	Multiple Campuses	Automotive Technology	Request Information
BMW Training Center	1175 Dupont Rd. Ontario, CA 91761	BMW STEP: Automotive	Request Information
BMW of North America	5650 Arcturus Ave. Oxnard, CA 93033	BMW STEP: Body & Paint	Request Information

Available Grants & Scholarships

Nationwide Scholarships and Grants

Automotive Scholarships and Grants	Location	Description	Deadline
Future Mechanic Grant	Nationwide	Up to $1,000 for aspiring auto mechanics	12/1/2019
Andrew Piech Memorial Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $2,200 for graduates of New Mexico high school	June each year
Mike Rowe Work Ethic Scholarship	Nationwide	Full-Tuition paid for eligible students	March each year
Federal Pell Grants	Nationwide	Up to $6,195, for low-income households	Varies
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)	Nationwide	Various, for low-income households	Varies
Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship	Nationwide	Various, one application for many scholarships	March each year
Berto Diaz Engineering Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $1,000 for Mechanical Engineering Students	January each year
BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $6,000 paid annually in $1,500 increments	March each year
Brent Strohmeyer Memorial Foundation Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $400 for eligible students	April each year
GMiS Scholars Program	Nationwide	Various, for underrepresented students in tech	April each year
SMA Native American STEM Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $1,500, for Native American STEM students	June each year
Viceroy Auto Trans Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $1,000 for eligible students	March each year
Automotive Hall of Fame Educational Fund	Nationwide	Up to $2,000 for eligible students	June each year
Clunker Junker Cash for Cars and College Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $1,000 for eligible female students	Varies
SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund	Nationwide	Up to $5,000 for eligible students	March each year
Edward D. Hendrickson/SAE Engineering Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $4,000 for eligible students distributed in $1,000 increments for four years	March each year
TMC/SAE Donald D. Dawson Technical Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $6,000 for eligible students distributed in $1,500 increments for four years	March each year
Fred M. Young Sr./SAE Engineering Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $4,000 for eligible students distributed in $1,000 increments for four years	March each year
Tau Beta Pi/SAE Engineering Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $1,000 for eligible students	March each year
Yanmar/SAE Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $1,000 for eligible students	March each year
Horatio Alger Association CTE Scholarships	Nationwide	Up to $2,500 for eligible students	June each year
AmericanMuscle Automotive Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $2,000 for eligible students	June & October each year
Imagine America Foundation - High School Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $1,000 for eligible students	December 31 of Graduation Year
Imagine America Adult Skills Education Program	Nationwide	Up to $1,000 for eligible students	No Deadline
Imagine America Military Award Program	Nationwide	Up to $1,000 for eligible students	No Deadline

California Specific Scholarships and Grants

Automotive Scholarships and Grants	Location	Description	Deadline
Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship	California	Up to $2,500, 25 different categories to apply for	February each year
Chafee Grant	California	Up to $5,000, for former foster youth	Varies
Cal Grant	California	Various amounts for qualifying H.S. seniors or recent grads	Varies
Universal Technical Institute Scholarships	Universal Technical Institute	Multiple Scholarships	Varies
California College Promise Grant	Pasadena City College	Full tuition for eligible students	Varies
Abako Foundation Scholarship	Palomar College	Up to $1,000 for eligible students	March each year
Betty and Melvin Cohn Scholarship Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation	Palomar College	Up to $1,500 for eligible students	March each year
President's Associates Career Technical Program	Palomar College	Up to $1,000 for eligible students	March each year

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